It was given that SRK being a potent force in the overseas would walk all over Ranveer Singh's BAJIRAO MASTANI. Even in India, the general belief was that barring Maharashtra, DILWALE would beat BM by a handsome margin.

However, BAJIRAO MASTANI, except for the opening weekend, started leading DILWALE and crossed the total collections (of DILWALE) in India earlier this week (around the 122-125 crore mark), and is now leading it! While the exact numbers are still awaited, a clear picture will emerge by Saturday!

Not only that, BAJIRAO MASTANI has beaten DILWALE in the SRK stronghold of US. While BAJIRAO MASTANI has grossed $4.301,000, DILWALE has managed USD 4,000,000, both till the second weekend (25-27 December).

To end on a happy note, both DILWALE and BAJIRAO MASTANI will emerge as successful ventures (despite huge budgets) though not hits, in the end count, based on the worldwide run, and after taking into account the non-theatrical rights.